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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 823.64, 1,136.43 and 529.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 823.64, 1,136.43 and 529.34 is: 730.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    823.64 : 1,136.43 = 529.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    823.64/1,136.43 = 529.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    823.64x = 1,136.43 × 529.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    823.64x = 601,557.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,557.86/823.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.37

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